Satellite Data Assimilation Scientist
Location: US, MD, College Park
Employment type: Full-time
Required education: Master's Degree
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Function: Science

Company profile:
Riverside is an internationally recognized engineering, science, and information technology company with more than 25 years experience providing innovative information technology solutions for environmental decision support systems, using a variety of different environmental data sources, from satellite sensors and imagery to stream gauges in local rivers.RIVERSIDE QUICK FACTSFounded in 1985Corporate headquarters in Fort Collins, ColoradoCompleted over 1,200 projects in more than 30 countriesNCBR Mercury 100 List for “Fastest Growing Companies Over $2 Million”SBA “Small Business of the Year Award” recipientNCBR 2011 “Environmental Entrepreneur Award” recipientRiverside has successfully implemented more than 1,200 projects in over 30 countries, and maintains a strong worldwide customer base, including U.S. government agencies such as USAID and USTDA, and international donor organizations such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and FAO.Since 1985, Riverside has built relationships and partnerships with a variety of clients including the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) — providing products, services, and solutions meeting their long-term needs.

Job description:
COMPANY OVERVIEWRiverside Technology, inc. (Riverside), recognized internationally for providing innovative engineering, science, and information technology solutions to Federal and state agencies, private companies and international organizations, has an immediate opportunity for a Scientist working on site at NOAA/NESDIS/STAR in College Park, Maryland.THE POSITIONRiverside is seeking to hire a Scientist to work on the improvement of satellite data assimilation systems. This work supports the Joint Center for Satellite Data Assimilation (JCSDA). Within a research-to-operations environment, you will help to implement and improve the assimilation of passive microwave satellite observations with an emphasis on SNPP ATMS.You will work closely with NOAA and other JCSDA partners to develop advanced satellite data assimilation techniques with a focus on increasing the use and effectiveness of passive microwave satellite data and improving the nation’s premier operational numerical weather prediction (NWP) models.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Work with a team of federal and contractor personnel to implement advanced data assimilation techniques (cloudy/precipitating, surface impacted radiances, quality-control, pre-processing, etc)Identify data assimilation priorities and prepare current data assimilation systems for future sensorsPerform data denial experiments and observing system simulation experiments (OSSE) to assess impacts of current and future components to the global observing system on NWP

Requirements:
M.S. or Ph.D. in atmospheric science, oceanography, remote sensing, other physical sciences, physics, astronomy, engineering, or applied mathematicsA minimum of 4 years experience with data assimilationFamiliarity with satellite data assimilation techniquesFamiliarity with radiative transfer conceptsProficiency in computer programming languages in particular FortranExperience with Linux platform, including shell scriptingExperience working passive microwave data is desiredMotivation to learn new concepts and work in a multi-disciplinary environment.LOCATION: College Park, Maryland

Benefits:
Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering very competitive compensation and exceptional employee benefits.